Beal Vale Primary School
URN: 105672 • Oldham OL2 7SY
Overview
- Name
- Beal Vale Primary School
- URN
- 105672
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Richards (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Salts Street, Oldham OL2 7SY
Summary
Beal Vale Primary School is a community school located in Oldham, catering to a mixed-gender population of 191 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and personally. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr. A. Rashid, the school promotes the ethos of "Learning is for Life, Enjoy the Journey," encouraging students to engage fully in their education.
The curriculum at Beal Vale is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating both academic and extracurricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on reading, utilizing digital tools like GoRead to enhance literacy skills. Additionally, events such as the Christmas Fair and Halloween Disco foster community spirit and provide opportunities for parental involvement.
With 34% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Beal Vale Primary is dedicated to ensuring that all children receive the support they need to succeed. The school prioritises creating a happy and inclusive atmosphere, allowing students to express themselves and develop as individuals while enjoying their educational journey.
The curriculum at Beal Vale is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating both academic and extracurricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on reading, utilizing digital tools like GoRead to enhance literacy skills. Additionally, events such as the Christmas Fair and Halloween Disco foster community spirit and provide opportunities for parental involvement.
With 34% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Beal Vale Primary is dedicated to ensuring that all children receive the support they need to succeed. The school prioritises creating a happy and inclusive atmosphere, allowing students to express themselves and develop as individuals while enjoying their educational journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bare Trees Primary School (75.2)
- Buckstones Primary School (74.2)
- Corpus Christi RC Primary School (70.7)
- Greenhill Primary School (70.2)
- Roundthorn Community Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oldham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 191
- Boys
- 104
- Girls
- 87
- FSM %
- 34.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2019-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-06-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 191 | 104 | 87 | 210 | 34.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 191 | 104 | 87 | 210 | 34.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 191 | 104 | 87 | 210 | 34.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 191 | 104 | 87 | 210 | 34.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 191 | 104 | 87 | 210 | 34.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 191 | 104 | 87 | 210 | 34.00 |
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